MAFI Concludes Its Participation at SIAL Paris 2026: Five Days of Global Connections and New Partnership Opportunities

MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries has concluded its participation in SIAL Paris 2026, held from October 17 to 21, 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte, France. Over five days at Hall 7 – Stand D327, MAFI’s commercial and technical teams met with food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and private-label producers to introduce the company’s ingredient portfolio and integrated processing capabilities to international markets.

A Global Meeting Point for the Food Industry

Organized by Comexposium, SIAL Paris is one of the world’s largest food industry exhibitions. The 2026 edition was set to welcome up to 8,000 exhibitors and around 295,000 professionals across more than 280,000 m² of exhibition space spanning 10 key sectors. 

For MAFI, a joint Egyptian–Emirati, 100% export-oriented B2B agri-food venture based in Sadat City, the exhibition was a key opportunity to connect with buyers across Europe and other international markets, and to present its portfolio and processing capabilities to one of the food industry’s largest gatherings. 

Meetings with International Buyers

MAFI was represented at SIAL Paris 2026 by: 

• Mai Abou Hashima, Senior Marketing Director & Deputy CCO 

• Sally Salah, Senior Director of Marketing Communications 

• Mahmoud Al-Sisi, Senior Sales Manager – Tomato & Multi-Fruits 

• Amany Fawzy, Category & Citrus Manager 

• Diana Abdelhalim, Marketing Communications Manager 

• Rawan Nazmy, Marketing Communications Specialist 

• Nariman Sherif, Senior Business Development Specialist 

• Omar Abou Hashima, Senior Lead Generation Specialist 

• Yousef Abou Hashima, Senior Lead Generation Specialist 

Throughout the exhibition, the team held meetings with buyers and industry partners from different markets. Discussions focused on product specifications, packaging formats, volume requirements, and supply planning for 2027, giving MAFI clear insight into what international customers expect from a long-term ingredient partner. 

Product Portfolio in Focus 

MAFI introduced its four core product categories, available in bulk, foodservice, and retail packaging:

• Citrus Products: orange, mandarin, and lemon juice concentrates, NFC orange juice, orange cloudy concentrate, orange pulp cells, and citrus aroma essence. 

• Tomato & Multi-Fruits: tomato and strawberry concentrates, along with guava, strawberry, and mango purées. 

• IQF Fruits & Vegetables: strawberries, mango, pomegranate, sweet potato, carrots, sweet corn, corn-on-the-cob, green beans, green peas, cauliflower, broccoli, and artichokes. 

• Freeze-Dried Fruits: strawberry, mango, and banana. 

The portfolio is designed to serve beverage, dairy, bakery, confectionery, frozen-food, food-processing, HORECA, and private-label manufacturers.

An Integrated Processing Platform

During meetings at Stand D327, MAFI’s team walked visitors through the company’s industrial complex in Sadat City, which brings five specialized factories together on one integrated platform. For buyers at SIAL Paris looking for scale and consistency, the team highlighted the complex’s 23 processing lines, built with technology from partners including JBT, GEA, CFT, and Cabinplant. These lines are supported by advanced automation such as optical sorting, X-ray inspection, PLC and SCADA controls, automated guided vehicles, and a warehouse management system with FIFO stock control. 

Supply reliability came up frequently in conversations with buyers throughout the exhibition. In response, the team presented MAFI’s cold-chain infrastructure, with more than 50,000 pallet positions of cold-storage capacity, designed to protect product integrity and support reliable supply to customers across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, the GCC, and other international markets.

Quality and Sustainability 

Quality and traceability were also key topics in the discussions at SIAL Paris. The team presented MAFI’s integrated quality control system, which monitors every stage of production from raw material intake to final shipment, with operations designed in line with HACCP, BRC, ISO, FDA, and EU requirements. 

With responsible sourcing playing a growing role in supplier selection, MAFI also presented the sustainability practices built into its complex. These include renewable energy integration, water and wastewater treatment, recyclable packaging, and efficient use of agricultural raw materials. 

Looking Ahead 

The connections made at SIAL Paris 2026 come at an important time for MAFI, as the company moves closer to launching operations and production at its Sadat City complex. The team is now following up with the buyers and partners it met in Paris, with the aim of turning these discussions into long-term partnerships. 

MAFI would like to thank everyone who visited Stand D327, as well as the SIAL Paris organizers for a successful edition. 

For partnership inquiries and product information:
📧 commercial@mafi-egypt.com
🌐 www.mafi-egypt.com